Resources
General Information
About University of Hartford
School Website
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Address
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Public/Private
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Computer Campus?
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Graduate
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200 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT 06117
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Office: (860) 768-4100
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Private
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4,700
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2,300
Jewish Enrollment​
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Approximate number of Jewish Studies courses
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Jewish Studies Major or Minor
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University has programs in Israel:
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US Region
1,200​
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11​
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Both
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Semester Abroad
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Northeast
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Other Organizations
Other than Chabad the following groups offer activities on this campus:
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Hillel
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Kosher Meals​
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Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi)
Website: http://www.hartfordaepi.com/
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Phone: (860) 768-7956
Email: hillel@hartford.edu
Website: https://www.hartford.edu/student-life/clubs-activities/spiritual-life/hillel.aspx
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University of Hartford offers Kosher meals: Monday-Friday lunch and dinner, as well as prepackaged meals in the Village Market and Gengras Student Union.
Kosher dining is provided through:
Kosher Kitchen @ Commons
- provided by the university in conjunction with Aramark Dining Services
Kashrut under the auspices of the HKC: Hartford Kashrut Commission
Rabbinic Administrator: Rabbi Yosef B Kulek
About West Hartford
Demographics
West Hartford is home to the largest Jewish community in Connecticut. It is an affluent city located two hours from both New York City and Boston. It has a population of roughly 64,000 residents, mostly young to middle-age families, which has shown steady growth. It has an area of 22 square miles, most of which is encompassed by the town Eiruv. It has a Town Manager and Town Council form of government. It is a beautiful town that is home to many historical attractions and parks.
Jewish Education
There are two Hebrew day-schools in West Hartford. 
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Solomon Schechter is a Conservative day school.
West Hartford is also home to the New England Jewish Academy, a co-ed Nursery through 12th grade school that offers curricula in both Hebrew and English studies. NEJA is a Torah-Mesorah affiliate.
Synagogues
Beit Mordechai
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Rd
West Hartford, CT, 06119
(860) 236-1241
Orthodox
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT, 06117
(860) 233-9696
Conservative
Chabad House of Greater Hartford
2352 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT, 06117
(860) 232-1116
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT, 06119
(860) 233-8215
Reform
B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom
180 Still Rd
Bloomfield, CT, 06002
(860) 243-3576
Conservative
Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT, 06117
(860) 236-1275
Conservative
Hebrew Home & Hospital
1 Abrahms Blvd
West Hartford, CT, 06117
(860) 523-3859
Hebrewhealthcare.org
Orthodox
Temple Sinai
United Synagogues of Greater Hartford
41 West Hartford Rd
Newington, CT, 06111
(860) 561-1055
Reform
Young Israel of West Hartford
2240 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT, 06117
(860) 233-3084
Orthodox
Hospitals
While West Hartford is home to very few hospitals, there are several established medical institutions immediately adjacent to us. In Hartford there is Hartford Hospital and S. Francis Hospital, both of which are well known for their cardiology work. Farmington is home to John Dempsey Hospital. In West Hartford itself, on the Bloomfield border, one will find the Hebrew Home and Hospital, which offers both assisted living and hospital services. Kosher food is available in all of these establishments upon request.
Mikveh
Mikveh Bess Israel, located at 61 North Main Street, is the only mikveh in the Hartford area. It is used by people all-throughout the week for the toiveling (immersing) of dishes and for Taharos HaMishpocha (family purity). Men use the Mikveh before Shabbat and Holidays, but special arrangements can be made for usage during the week as well. It is used for conversions as needed.
Eruv
The West Hartford Eruv is an established fixture of our community and tended by the West Hartford Eruv Committee.
Eruv status is updated every Friday or Erev Yom Tov if a Yom Tov falls on Friday. Eruv status can be obtained by dialing 860-232-6417
Map and additional Information: https://www.youngisraelwh.org/eruv
Local Kashrut Information
The Hartford Kashrut Commission
These establishments are under year-round kashrut supervision, although not all products are Kosher for Passover. For more information, click an establishment name.
Restaurants
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Caterers​
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Retail Stores​
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Café J at the JCC, West Hartford
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Kosher Kitchen @ University of Hartford Commons, West Hartford
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Main Street Cafe, West Hartford
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Southington, CT 06489
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, West Hartford
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TCBY, Simsbury
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Crown Supermarket Catering, West Hartford
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UHA Kosher Catering/Conferences, West Hartford
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Yosi Kosher Catering, Windsor
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Big Y Kosher Meat, Deli Counter & Bakery, West Hartford
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Carvel Ice Cream Store, Avon
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Crown Supermarket, West Hartford
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Granny's Pie Factory, East Hartford
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Stop & Shop Supermarket Bakery Dept., W Hartford-Bloomfield-Manchester
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True North Granola, Brattleboro
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Yosi @ Whole Foods Market, West Hartford
Crown Supermarket has Cholov Yisrael Pizza, bakery, Glatt 5-O’clock shop and fresh sushi.
Big Y also has a Glatt Kosher deli and kosher bakery.
Online Resources
Affiliates
International Affiliates
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Chabad on Campus International
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The Chabad-Lubavitch movement is warming the globe (in a good way) by spreading a culture of community, kindness and enlightenment. We have homes on more than 260 campuses worldwide where Jewish students can chill and connect. Our Chasidic-run houses nurture social, educational and spiritual enlightenment. No judgment, just joy.
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While each Chabad House is financially independent and independently run, we are all part of a movement that derives its impulse from a passion for Judaism and a love for Jewish people, holds fast to its mission, reaching out to Jewish people, and realizing a living Jewish experience through education, spiritual and social services.
Local Affiliates
